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property at 23246 Alexander Rd

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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23246 Alexander Rd, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

23246 Alexander Rd
North OlmstedOH44070

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property at 25735 Lorain Rd

$1,050 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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25735 Lorain Rd

North OlmstedOH44070

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Westlake, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Westlake, OH is a Studio unit found at Lawn Village in the Riverside neighborhood priced from $749. Beachcliff Place in the Beachcliff I neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lawn VillageSmall StudioStudio,1BA$749
Beachcliff PlaceLighthouse1BR,1BA$900
Westown Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Kensington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Westbury Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, OH

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Pinnacle Model at The Enclave at Kennedy Ridge in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Carlton Park starting at $1,360 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Enclave at Kennedy RidgeThe Pinnacle2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Carlton ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.91
Westbury Apartments3RE3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Timber Ridge ApartmentsTimberland2BR,2BA$1.41
Beacon Hill West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Westwood Meadows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Brendan Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1.18
Oxford Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Northern View VillasLarge Two Bedroom Suite2BR,1BA$1.45
Westown Garden Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, OH with pricing that ranges from $749 to $3,422. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $1,050 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westlake ranges from $1,050 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,905.

Expert Rental Resources

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